Tag: Trends

Graffiti and Street Artists as Cultural Heroes and the Rise of Culture Jamming

The growing fanbase of artistic underdogs hasn’t just captured this generation’s hearts, but are becoming increasingly attractive to corporate branding and marketing strategists.

Pool Fashion Trade Show Reflects Unexpected Upbeat Mood as Art-Inspired Designers and Boutique Buyers Explore New Options with High-Volume Traffic

Pool continues to show that trade shows can stand apart -even if it’s within the same hall as others -based on the quality and uniqueness of its exhibitors and buyers.

Japan’s Leading Fashion Retail Scene with the Opening of Marui One in Shinjuku, Growing Fanbase of La Floret Avatars, and Top Visual Kei Brands and Styles Provide Fresh Insight on What Works in a Recession

American fashion retailers and brands in youth culture markets are studying what’s working in Japan and why as more ideas prove successful for reaching a new generation of consumers. Fresh street style photos, brands, and data.

Retail Round-Up: U2’s Pop-up Shop Opens in Urban Outfitters Space15Twenty; Japanese Fruits Magazine Opens Store in Shinjuku; Spain’s Mango Expands; Gap Declines; J. Crew Squeezes

Why some retailers are excelling and others are not. Here’s a look at the latest.

Looking Back to the Future and the Rise of Neo-Vintage Trend-Fresh, colorful slides from Label Networks’ Global Youth and Street Culture Fashion Presentation

Label Networks’ presentation at MAGIC Fashion Trade Show last week was the most highly-attended seminar at the show with 400 vying for seats. For those who missed it, here are highlights.

Project Fashion Trade Show Brings Sparkle to Business in an Otherwise Dour Economy with Bustling Aisles, Top Denim Brands, Footwear, Accessories, and Upper-Urban Apparel

Distressed denim, plaids, quality footwear, return to authentic workwear-made-street-savvy reminds us that the ideals of fashion have changed.

Changing Preferences in Music Venues, Formats, and Shows Quantify Where Things are Headed Not Only for Future Live Music Draws, but Sponsorship Opportunities

A new generation of music fans are demanding significant changes in where and what format works best for them.

Underground Trends About to Pop -Secrets By Core Fashionistas Revealed in our Quick Round-up from Trade Show Sightings

One of the best things about fashion trade shows are the gems of upcoming trends you can discover from the people who attend. Here are 5 you should know about.

Changing Times for MAGIC Fashion Trade Show, including S.L.A.T.E., Turning Focus on Quality, Business, and Price Points Instead of Hype

Fashion trade shows feel the recession, especially the big ones like MAGIC. But business is still being done when it comes to savvy streetwear brands and buyers.

It’s So 80’s Fly It Hurts

Shaved sides of the head, ties, ducky shoes, unitards, hipster rap -the mash-up new form has overtaken the original, people.